Description

Our Mission: Providing people the skills and resources to become self-sufficient through the power of work.

Our Diversity Statement: LLGI recognizes our employees’ differences in age, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, national origin, language, race, religion, family and marital status, social-economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation and other unique attributes. The individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, unique capabilities and talent our employees bring to the workplace represents an essential part of our culture.

Job Title: Staff Accountant I

Department: Finance

Reports To: Vice President of Finance

Classification: Non-exempt

EEO-1 Category:  Administrative

Safety Sensitive: yes

Supervises: n/a

Job Summary

Performs a variety of accounting services and transactions related to accounts payables and receivables.

Essential Job Duties

• Records, classifies and posts account transactions.
• Maintains records through filing, updating and purging in accordance with current record retention policies.
• Creates accounts receivable invoices for janitorial and facility contracts and conference room rentals.
• Process accounts payable invoices.
• Ensures that a W-9 is on file for each vendor.
• Ensures that invoices have been coded correctly and approved for payment.
• Reconciles and verifies accounts payable invoices.
• Coordinates with LLGI staff and customers to resolve invoicing issues and/or prevent accounting errors; validates transactions and performs research to resolve inconsistencies.
• Records and summarizes daily retail sales reports and distributes to LLGI leadership; takes department minutes.
• Serves as backup for Staff Accountant II for non-payroll related tasks.
• Sells salvage loads to customers by negotiating with salvage customers on price.
• Manages retail supply orders using google shared documents.
• Purchases supplies for departments.
• Manages purchase requests and purchase orders for proper approval and best price
• Negotiates with vendors for goods and services for best possible prices and service guarantee.
• Develops new supply sources when vendors are inadequate.
• Examines, bids and makes recommendations to the VP of Finance
• Contributes to team success by involving others in work processes, decisions and actions
• Stays abreast of position-related knowledge and trends in area of expertise
• Ensures the effective implementation of change management efforts
• Communicates the organization’s mission, vision, values and promotes diversity
• Builds trust by interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence
• Ensures that the customer’s perspective is a driving force behind customer satisfaction
• Seeks to understand the customer’s circumstances, problems, expectations and needs
• Identifies customer service issues and creates solutions
• Builds customer awareness around our mission
• Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee and customer safety.
• Complies with safety standards
• Identifies opportunities and generates ideas to improve Finance Department’s objectives
• Initiates action to create value, advance and meet departmental demands.
• Partners with leadership and staff to identify, assess, create and implement process improvement
• Embraces the mission, vision and values of LLGI
• Initiates action to accomplish objectives and be proactive
• Seeks to understand individual differences and values to build workplace relationships
• Learns and applies new job-related information in a timely manner
• Travels to locations within the LLGI territory

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies

Adaptability Collaboration Financial Acumen

Communication Managing Work Stress Tolerance

Quality Orientation Initiating Action Tenacity

Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills Urgency Facilitating Change

Education, Experience and Credentials

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to an Associates degree in accounting.
• Requires three years of experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires the ability to compute mathematical calculations
• Requires proficiency with the Google business platform and/or Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and advanced skills in Excel; and the ability to utilize other software such as payroll and point of sale. Knowledge of specialized accounting software is a plus, Dynamics GP is preferred
• Requires ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations, financial matters and personnel matters
• Requires excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, interpersonal, negotiating and collaboration skills
• Requires the ability to analyze, recognize potential issues before they arise, and recommend appropriate solutions
• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills
• Requires valid Illinois driver’s license, good driving record and proof of insurance
• Requires ability to interact with people in a manner which enhances their dignity, privacy and confidentiality
• Requires the ability to communicate and interact with a diverse employee population
• Requires ability to work independently while fostering a strong team atmosphere
• Requires a high level of professionalism, integrity, business conduct and ethical behavior
• Requires ability to be consistently at work and on time on scheduled work days
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written messages
• Requires ability to complete tasks on time or communicate issues / problems with the appropriate person
• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills
• Promotes diversity and inclusion throughout the organization
• Follows LLGI policies and procedures
• Demonstrates professionalism
• Embraces the mission, vision and values of LLGI

Requirements

• Office position, primarily sedentary
• Physical Stamina and strength to lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
• Requires the ability to work in a light industrial/warehouse environment.
• Subject to exposure to allergens including dust, mold, metals, rubber, plastics, latex, and pet hair.

Environmental Conditions

Office environment

Tools and Equipment

Basic office equipment including computer, calculator, photocopier, scanner, and telephone. Company vehicle.

Regular Contacts

LLGI Staff Volunteers/Community Service Workers Vendors/Suppliers

General Public Donors/Customers Service Participants

Stakeholders Auditors/Surveyors